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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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